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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Mercedes GLS?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes GLS

  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,205 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLS offers clearly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 274 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 505 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 1,181 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries marginally more – 820 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offered with different drivetrains?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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